News and Statements

The latest news from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
  1. The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury on the outdoor altar during the Eucharist service to launch and bless the Anglican Communion Forest at Iglesia Divine Providencia in El Maizal, El Salvador.

    Archbishop of Canterbury visits El Salvador

    05/06/2024

    The Archbishop of Canterbury visits El Salvador 

    3 min read
  2. Meeting with migrants being helped by the “Myrna Mack|9999999998| Center for Comprehensive Accompaniment of Migrants in Guatemala City.

    Archbishop of Canterbury visits Guatemala

    03/06/2024

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has spent three days in Guatemala, at the start of his visit to Central America.

    3 min read
  3. Archbishop Justin at Messy Church - Gloucester Mission

    The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Gloucester Prayer Mission

    27/05/2024

    Hosted by the Bishop of Gloucester, Rachel Treweek and her team, Archbishop Justin spent three days in the Diocese of Gloucester on a prayer and evangelism mission (24-26 May).

    4 min read
  4. Archbishop delivers address to Church of Scotland's General Assembly

    Archbishop of Canterbury's address to the Church of Scotland's General Assembly

    23/05/2024

    Archbishop of Canterbury addresses the Church of Scotland's 2024 General Assembly.

    11 min read
  5. ABC and ABY Crests

    General election 2024: Invitation to pray for the nation

    22/05/2024

    The Bishops of the Church of England have issued a call to put prayer and participation at the heart of the General Election campaign as the UK prepares to go to the polls.

    3 min read
  6. Picture of the Archbishop of Canterbury

    The Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Central America

    22/05/2024

    The Archbishop of Canterbury will travel to Central America at the end of May to visit Anglican churches, ecumenical communities and religious and political leaders across four countries in the province.  

    3 min read
  7. The Archbishop of Canterbury logo

    Archbishop receives knighthood at Windsor Castle

    14/05/2024

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) in recognition of his role in the Coronation.

    1 min read
  8. Archbishop delivers sermon in Christ Church Cathedral, Zanzibar

    Archbishop concludes historic visit to Zanzibar

    13/05/2024

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has concluded his visit to Zanzibar with a special Eucharist service at the Anglican Cathedral (Sunday 12 May), alongside the Archbishop of Tanzania, the former Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and the President of Zanzibar. 

    2 min read
  9. Archbishop Launches Reconciliation Programme for Young People

    Archbishop Launches Reconciliation Programme for Young People

    10/05/2024

    The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s Reconciliation Ministry has launched its Difference programme for church youth groups, to help nurture and encourage a generation of peacemakers.

    10 min read
  10. Christ Church Cathedral Zanzibar

    Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Zanzibar

    09/05/2024

    The Archbishop of Canterbury will travel to Zanzibar to visit the Anglican church in the region and meet with political and religious leaders. 

    1 min read